10 new English words for 29 July 2018, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Pan out (verb)

Pan out  - Come to pass, succeed.

Come to pass, succeed.

Hindi meaning: सफल होना

Synonyms: Turn Out, Culminate, Come Out.

Antonyms: Fail, Not Happen.

Example: We hope things will <strong>pan out</strong> as we expect

2 Competent (adjective)

Competent  - Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Hindi meaning: सक्षम

Synonyms: Capable, Proficient, Skilled.

Antonyms: Inept, Impotent, Unable.

Example: A <strong>competent</strong> surgeon will have no problem in performing even a critical operation.

3 Sanction (noun)

Sanction  - Official permission or approval for an action.

Official permission or approval for an action.

Hindi meaning: अनुमोदन, मंजूरी

Synonyms: Consent, Approval, Confirmation

Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Refusal

Example: The government will never <strong>sanction</strong> drinking and driving because it is unsafe.

4 Prosecute (verb)

Prosecute  - Conduct legal proceedings against a person or organization.

Conduct legal proceedings against a person or organization.

Hindi meaning: मुक़दमा करना

Synonyms: Indict, Litigate, Sue

Antonyms: Exonerate, Liberate, Free

Example: We can only <strong>prosecute</strong> if there is sufficient evidence.

5 Mala-fide (adjective, adverb)

Mala-fide - In bad faith, with intent to deceive.

In bad faith, with intent to deceive.

Hindi meaning: असद्भावी, बदनीयत

Synonyms: Deceitful, Deceptive, Devious

Antonyms: Bona-Fide, Faithful, Authentic

Example: The judge concluded that the criminal had acted <strong>mala fide</strong> in concealing the information.

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6 Suffice (verb)

Suffice  - Be enough or adequate.

Be enough or adequate.

Hindi meaning: काफ़ी

Synonyms: Sufficient, Meet, Serve

Antonyms: Inadequate, Lack, Insufficient

Example: The storage space will probably <strong>suffice</strong> for the coming year.

7 Patronage (noun)

Patronage  - The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.

The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.

Hindi meaning: नियुक्ति की शक्ति, भाई-भतीजावाद

Synonyms: Favouritism, Nepotism, Partiality

Antonyms: Impartiality, Nationalization

Example: Recruits are selected on merit, not through political <strong>patronage</strong>.

8 Overhaul (verb)

Overhaul  - To make necessary repairs on, restore to serviceable condition.

To make necessary repairs on, restore to serviceable condition.

Hindi meaning: पूरी मरम्मत

Synonyms: Fix, Revamp, Modernize

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy

Example: The mechanic <strong>overhauled</strong> the engine.

9 Remunerate (verb)

Remunerate  - To pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble.

To pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble.

Hindi meaning: पारिश्रमिक, मेहनताना, प्रतिफल

Synonyms: Reimburse, Requite, Compensate

Antonyms: Charge, Withhold, Seize

Example: He may receive such <strong>remuneration</strong> as the council think reasonable.

10 Peers (noun)

Peers  - A person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.

A person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.

Hindi meaning: समकक्ष व्यक्ति, समान पदस्थ

Synonyms: Equal, Fellow, Co-Worker

Antonyms: Inferior, Superior

Example: <strong>Peer</strong> pressure is strong among young people.

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